If I am transferring to WSU or am taking courses outside of WSU once I am in, are there any credit hour requirements?
Yes. At least 24 out of your last 30 hours; or 50 of your last 60 hours must be taken at Wichita State to receive a degree from WSU.
Further, at least 30 of your hours must be from Wichita State to receive a WSU degree.
Are there any scholarships available for mathematics education majors?
Absolutely, every year the college of education grants thousands of dollars to help students fund their education. Specifically, for math and science education majors the KLOSE scholarship is available. Please see Scholarships for more information on this and other resources.
What is CO-OP?
CO-OP stands for cooperative education. Through the largest cooperative education program in Kansas, WSU students earn work experience, college credit, and a paycheck – while taking coursework. For more information on CO-OP, please click here or contact Ms. Cathy Ellsworth at (316) 978-6987 or cathy.ellsworth@wichita.edu.
What types of requirements will I have during my field experiences?
Please see the following for an overview of field experience requirements associated with course requirements. Note: Your instructor, university supervisor, and/or cooperating teacher may assign additional tasks.
How can I verify that I have taken all course work required to graduate?
Before you enter your pre-student semester, please make sure that you have filled out an Application For Degree (AFD), which is now offered only online. All new AFDs will be accepted through a new link in the myWSU portal under Student Resources (Graduation Links): https://webapps.wichita.edu/degreecard. For more information and who to contact for help, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1216. In addition, please review Graduation Checklist.
Where can I go to find more information about Praxis and PLT tests?
The ETS PRAXIS Series website will always have the most up to date information regarding current requirements: http://www.ets.org/praxis.
How can I verify that I've met all eligibility requirements for licensure recommendation?
In order to be recommended for licensure by the WSU college of education, you will have to meet the following:
1. Completed all course and program related assessments
2. Completed Student Teaching coursework and seminar with a grade of B- or higher
3. Achieved a 2.50 or higher overall GPA
4. Achieved a 2.50 or higher overall GPA in major field(s)
5. Successfully completed KSDE required tests, i.e., Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), the Praxis II
Content test(s), and State mandated performance assessment (i.e. KPTP).
6. Submitted PLT and Content Test score sheets, if available copy of (front/back) pages
7. Successfully met requirements identified in the teacher intern’s degree audit
8. Submitted legible fingerprints.
9. Completed licensure application Form #1 (see below)
I have verified meeting licensure requirements, what's next?
After meeting requirements, you will submit a Licensure Application. Below are the steps:
1. Go to: https://online.ksde.org/authenticationpublic
2. Click on the “Register” button to display the KSDE User Registration Form
3. Enter all personal information.
4. Create a Login ID which will become your User Name for subsequent logins.
5. Create password (must be at least 8 characters, with at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter
and one number or special character).
6. Leave “individual” as the appropriate Application Access Level. When you are ready to submit your
registration, click “Submit”.
7. Once you have successfully logged in, you can access Form 1 for Initial License or Added Endorsement.
8. After submitting your application, you will receive a message stating that your application has been
submitted to your university “Wichita State University” for evaluation. The university will verify and
recommend you for licensure.
9. After the licensure officer has recommended you for licensure, you will be contacted by e-mail for payment
options. (KSDE will not process application until payment has been made.)
My question is not here, who can I ask?
If you have any questions, which have not been answered, please feel free to email Dr. Flores at raymond.flores@wichita.edu.
Frequency Asked Questions
Where can I find a description of the courses which I have to take?
You can find course descriptions by clicking here.If I am transferring to WSU or am taking courses outside of WSU once I am in, are there any credit hour requirements?
Yes. At least 24 out of your last 30 hours; or 50 of your last 60 hours must be taken at Wichita State to receive a degree from WSU.Further, at least 30 of your hours must be from Wichita State to receive a WSU degree.
Are there any scholarships available for mathematics education majors?
Absolutely, every year the college of education grants thousands of dollars to help students fund their education. Specifically, for math and science education majors the KLOSE scholarship is available. Please see Scholarships for more information on this and other resources.What is CO-OP?
CO-OP stands for cooperative education. Through the largest cooperative education program in Kansas, WSU students earn work experience, college credit, and a paycheck – while taking coursework. For more information on CO-OP, please click here or contact Ms. Cathy Ellsworth at (316) 978-6987 or cathy.ellsworth@wichita.edu.What types of requirements will I have during my field experiences?
Please see the following for an overview of field experience requirements associated with course requirements. Note: Your instructor, university supervisor, and/or cooperating teacher may assign additional tasks.How can I verify that I have taken all course work required to graduate?
Before you enter your pre-student semester, please make sure that you have filled out an Application For Degree (AFD), which is now offered only online. All new AFDs will be accepted through a new link in the myWSU portal under Student Resources (Graduation Links): https://webapps.wichita.edu/degreecard. For more information and who to contact for help, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?1216. In addition, please review Graduation Checklist.Where can I go to find more information about Praxis and PLT tests?
The ETS PRAXIS Series website will always have the most up to date information regarding current requirements: http://www.ets.org/praxis.How can I verify that I've met all eligibility requirements for licensure recommendation?
In order to be recommended for licensure by the WSU college of education, you will have to meet the following:1. Completed all course and program related assessments
2. Completed Student Teaching coursework and seminar with a grade of B- or higher
3. Achieved a 2.50 or higher overall GPA
4. Achieved a 2.50 or higher overall GPA in major field(s)
5. Successfully completed KSDE required tests, i.e., Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), the Praxis II
Content test(s), and State mandated performance assessment (i.e. KPTP).
6. Submitted PLT and Content Test score sheets, if available copy of (front/back) pages
7. Successfully met requirements identified in the teacher intern’s degree audit
8. Submitted legible fingerprints.
9. Completed licensure application Form #1 (see below)
I have verified meeting licensure requirements, what's next?
After meeting requirements, you will submit a Licensure Application. Below are the steps:
1. Go to: https://online.ksde.org/authenticationpublic
2. Click on the “Register” button to display the KSDE User Registration Form
3. Enter all personal information.
4. Create a Login ID which will become your User Name for subsequent logins.
5. Create password (must be at least 8 characters, with at least one upper case letter, one lower case letter
and one number or special character).
6. Leave “individual” as the appropriate Application Access Level. When you are ready to submit your
registration, click “Submit”.
7. Once you have successfully logged in, you can access Form 1 for Initial License or Added Endorsement.
8. After submitting your application, you will receive a message stating that your application has been
submitted to your university “Wichita State University” for evaluation. The university will verify and
recommend you for licensure.
9. After the licensure officer has recommended you for licensure, you will be contacted by e-mail for payment
options. (KSDE will not process application until payment has been made.)
My question is not here, who can I ask?
If you have any questions, which have not been answered, please feel free to email Dr. Flores at raymond.flores@wichita.edu.